The New Spires food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Coventry
The New Spires holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The New Spires Grayswood Avenue, CV5 8HJ
How it compares in Coventry
That puts The New Spires among the 1,867 places in Coventry holding top marks, 77% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ← The New Spires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 675 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The New Spires none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The New Spires, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Allesley House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Allesley Park Fish Saloon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Aladdin Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| AIP School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| All Souls Early Years Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Asia House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Allesley Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about The New Spires
What is The New Spires's food hygiene rating?
The New Spires has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 11 December 2025.
Is The New Spires safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Spires last inspected?
The New Spires was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Coventry Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Spires?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Spires compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and The New Spires is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects The New Spires and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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